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by the gradual retreat of the waters, all their concomitant sands, clays, 
and other oceanic sedimentary matters washed away from them, and 
after subsequent exposure for ages to the rude elements, used as 
building stones in the Pagan temple of the Celt, as well as in con- 
structing the mansion of the modern English Noble, their past might 
fitly furnish a theme for the Geologist, the Poet, or the Antiquary.* 
A cordial vote of thanks, proposed by the President, Mr. Hasel- 
wood, was given to Dr. Stevens, in whose absence the paper was read 
by Mr. Wonfor, one of the Honorary Secretaries. 
In reply to an enquiry by Mr. Sawyer, 
Mr. WoONFoOR said that specimens of Sarsen stone might be seen 
on the Dyke Road, and in several parts of Brighton, some of them 
being very large. 
Mr. ScoTT mentioned that they were to be found on the Holling- 
dean Road, in the village of Stanmer, and in Moulscombe Farm, near 
the Lewes Road, the largest piece that. he knew of being at the last- 
a named place. These stones were sometimes used for dividing estates. 
He had brought with him several pieces as specimens. 
Mr. WonrorR remarked that Mr. Alderman Martin had told him 
that three large greywether stones, originally standing at the top of 
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~ Memoirs of the Geological Survey, No. 12, Whitaker ; also Memoir 
to sheet 34. Remarks on Sarsens, found near Southampton, Geolog. 
g ” Mag. ., July, 1866, Lieut.-Col. Nicolls. Journal Geological Society, . 
_ Prestwich, Vol. X. Journal Geological Society, Vol. 18, Whitaker 
_ Memoir 7 Geological Survey. Abury, Wilts Magazine, No. XII. 
- Long. Maw on Consolidated blocks, Drift, Suffolk, Geological Reper- 
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